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LEGO beer-pouring robot controlled by iPhone
Am I a beer geek, or a geek who loves beer? Both, I guess.
Here’s an interesting mash-up of technology: LEGO Mindstorms, iPhone, and Pownce.
Primitive, yes, but geeks love to make iterative improvements to things. A year from now someone will have something really impressive.
(via Switched)
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Forty-something, married, with two kids. I generally prefer the English styles - ESB, IPA - but am willing to try just about anything. You can reach me at al@hop-talk.com.
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